Looking for surgical physician assistant jobs? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens PA surgery jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens physician assistants (PAs) on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
Our client in California is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant - Surgery - Otolaryngology/ENT for a 60-day assignment, beginning Mar 30, 2026. This role involves 8a-5p shifts, with a primary focus on follow-up and outpatient visits for ENT/Otolaryngology/Head and Neck cases. The Physician Assistant will be instrumental in managing all ENT outpatient...
Location:CA
Specialty:Otolaryngology/ENT Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in Michigan, starting Mar 16, 2026. This role involves comprehensive patient care including first assisting on acute cardiac cases, pre and post-operative management, and performing endoscopic vein harvests, with daily shifts from 7a-4p.Responsibilities and DutiesFirst...
Location:MI
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in NY is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant - Surgery - General to join their team for a 120-day assignment starting Mar 23, 2026. This role involves covering first assist duties and providing medical surgical floor coverage, including daily rounding and managing patient orders. The schedule offers flexibility with options for 5, 8-hour...
Location:NY
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a General Surgery Physician Assistant for a 4-day assignment in New York, starting Jun 2, 2026. This role involves first assisting in the operating room, covering Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 3 PM with one night of call per week, alongside responsibilities for daily rounds, progress notes, and managing patient orders.Responsibilities...
Location:NY
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic Physician Assistant for a 130-day locum tenens assignment in Colorado starting Apr 6, 2026. This position features 8-hour day shifts, five days per week, with 7-10 call days per month (24-hour call; frequency varies) and responsibilities in the floor, OR, rounding, and consults.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:CO
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic Physician Assistant for an 84-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri, starting Mar 2, 2026. This role features a 7 on 7 off schedule, 12-hour shifts from 0600-1830, with rotation flexibility and weekend solo coverage alongside attending support.Job DetailsLocation: MissouriStart Date: Mar 2,...
Location:MO
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a General Surgery Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in New York starting Mar 2, 2026. This opportunity offers a choice of weekday schedules (5x8s or 4x10s), with on-call and weekend requirements primarily concentrated in early April. The assignment focuses on operating room first assist duties, floor coverage when...
Location:NY
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 68-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania. This opportunity begins on Mar 16, 2026, and offers a blend of mostly OR work with some ICU floor responsibilities. The schedule features three 12-hour shifts per week, with additional call requirements on nights and weekends.Job...
Location:PA
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Thoracic Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Feb 23, 2026. This role offers Monday through Friday day shifts, typically 7am-5pm, with one weekend per month. The assignment is based in one of the few thoracic-only surgery centers in the state and focuses exclusively on lung and chest...
Location:CA
Specialty:Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Surgery Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in New York beginning on Mar 2, 2026. This 48-day opportunity features flexible 12 or 24-hour shifts, including both day and night schedules, and requires strong transvaginal ultrasound skills and experience with GYN cases. The position includes first assist responsibilities...
Location:NY
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
The average annual PA salary is $126,010 per year in the U.S., according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. While this data represents PAs as a whole, it can provide an estimate of the annual compensation for surgery PAs.
Locum tenens cardiothoracic surgery physician assistants can earn between $150 and $200 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens cardiovascular and thoracic surgery physician assistants can earn between $150 and $200 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens general surgery physician assistants can earn between $100 and $125 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens neurological surgery physician assistants can earn between $95 and $125 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens orthopedic surgery physician assistants can earn between $100 and $130 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens plastic surgery physician assistants can earn between $115 and $135 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens thoracic surgery physician assistants can earn between $100 and $125 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens trauma surgery physician assistants can earn between $95 and $125 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens urology surgery physician assistants can earn between $90 and $120 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens vascular surgery physician assistants can earn between $100 and $130 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Physician assistant employment is projected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to grow 27 percent from 2022 to 2032. This number is significantly higher than the three percent growth projection for all occupations. U.S. News and World Report listed physician assistant as the second best healthcare job in 2024.
Yes! Locum tenens is a great way to gain experience as a PA or to learn a new specialty. While some occupational medicine PA jobs require specific experience, others are open to physician assistants who meet all job qualifications.
The easiest way to find a job as a new PA graduate is to connect with a dedicated Barton recruiter, who can find you an open job that matches your experience and skill set. Check out our tips for finding work as a new physician assistant grad.
Yes! Barton Associates offers free comprehensive malpractice insurance to all locum tenens physician assistants who work with us. Our claims-made insurance is furnished by an “A”-rated insurance company and includes tail coverage for all providers. Learn more about our PA malpractice insurance here.